Today is...

National Cake Day

It’s National Cake Day! On this day, we celebrate one of the world’s favorite desserts—the cake. The cake we know and love today evolved from early leavened breads, which were sweetened with honey, fruit, and nuts. Did you know that the word “cake” comes from the Old Norse word, “kaka,” meaning a baked flour confection?

Whether you prefer vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, or even the pineapple-upside-down variety, grab a slice of your favorite cake to celebrate this delicious day! Happy National Cake Day!

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month & National Pet Adoption Month

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History for November 26   1861 - West Virginia was created (out of Virginia) over a dispute of slavery. West Virginia was against slavery. 1867 - J.B. Sutherland patented the refrigerated railroad car. 1922 - In Egypt, the entrance to King Tutankhamen's tomb was discovered by archeologist Howard Carter. The Egyptian child-king became pharaoh at age nine and died when he was 19. 1941 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. 1942 - The motion picture "Casablanca" had its world premiere at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. 1958 - Maurice Richard (Montreal Canadiens) scored his 600th NHL career goal. 1979 - The International Olympic Committee voted to re-admit China after a 21-year absence. _________________________________________________________ "Nothing seems so tragic to one who is old as the death of one who is young, and this alone proves that life is a good thing." --Zoe Atkins